Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main players in Chloe's Chaos. Most of them appear in one or more other books in the series.
Chloe wishes she’d been bright enough to go to grammar school, but her folks placed more emphasis on her looking good enough to catch a rich husband who would look after her. She makes several poor choices – particularly concerning the guys she dates, resulting in her becoming embroiled in several dangerous situations.
Tina reckons Chloe has more spunk than all of the boys put together, and that people don’t see courage and spirit hiding under her sweet smile and humble manner.
Tina Meredith
Chloe describes her best friend Tina as a bold courageous adventurer, who turns into a what the Chartwell nasties would call a spotty, four-eyed swot. Although they drift apart when they go to different high schools, Tina returns just when Chloe hits rock bottom and pulls her through a tough patch.
Something happened to Drew that summer in France. He’d picked up a sophisticated air, talking about drinking espressos in bars. His style had changed considerably, with long, floppy hair and an arty scarf which he kept on until one of the teachers demanded he remove it. His mannerisms were similarly flamboyant, resulting in him earning an unsavoury label. Unfortunately, he didn’t do himself any favours, leading to horrid consequences.
Justin felt threatened by him, suggesting she introduce her fashion consultant. Caught wrong-footed, Chloe played for time. “Drew, this is Justin. And this is my … friend, Drew.” She dropped the “very good” at the last minute, but the tiny pause had Justin raising an eyebrow.
“Boyfriend?” He leaned closer, using a stage whisper. “Or girlfriend?”
Justin Palmer
After a pre-teen crush, Justin becomes Chloe’s love interest for far longer than a girl ought to tolerate. Here’s what happened when her friends met him:
Penny gestured behind Chloe. “Don’t look now, but that boy’s been staring at you for ages.”
Janet immediately looked. “Which boy?”
“The gorgeous blond talking to your mum.”
“This must be the mystery boy Helen’s been keeping away from us. What a dish.”
Janet Jackson
When Janet and her family moved to Warmington, Chloe was the only one at Oakfield Juniors to welcome Janet, and she in turn welcomed Chloe into her family, introducing her to her cousin, Penny, and sister, Helen.
Helen Jackson
Helen was dating Justin when Chloe met him for the second time. Jealous of his attraction to the younger girl, Helen made some nasty accusations, resulting in a traumatic return to Copperford Park. But all’s well that ends well.
Skater Steve
Steve, a speed-skater who’d taken a shine to Chloe the last few times she’d been skating, offered to coach her. He seemed uneasy about the attention as her friends stared unashamed at his athletic body filling the figure-hugging jumpsuit to perfection, and Janet raved about his animal magnetism. But he definitely had an eye for the ladies and getting to know him better revealed some major concerns.
Ben was what most people would refer to as a “greaser,” turning up at the chemist in overalls encrusted with grime and sweat due to his job as a mechanic. But Brenda reckons, “he cleans up rather well. And he’s devoted to his gran.”
He woos Chloe with gentle, old-fashioned courtesy, and his incorrigible Granny Em says “each of you is exactly what the other needs – you will do some marvellous healing. Unfortunately, his demons and loyalty to a nasty Hell’s Angels chapter put all manner of strain on their relationship.
Posh Paul
Paul had bags of confidence and looked like someone off the telly, with an expensive suit, understated gold jewellery and a sculpted body which said he worked out. After charming Chloe and her friends, treating them to fine wine and delicious delicacies. Chloe agrees to accompany him to posh places, but draws the line at being dolled up like a Barbie doll. Despite his lavish generosity, she spotted “something a bit dodgy about him I can’t quite put my finger on.” She had no clue to the deep-seated resentment he held because of horrible incidents at school.
Athletic Andy
Chloe stumbled straight into a tall, well-built stranger, who righted her and then flashed a warrant card. She tried to rein in her natural reaction to this hunk of manhood whose broad shoulders filled out the stylish leather jacket, but her – admittedly drunken – instincts were to flirt outrageously. Several encounters later she was totally smitten, but he too was hiding a startling secret.
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